Arnold, CA…Our goal is to bring back the feel of the old Sunday Paper. It was a day for features, profiles and most importantly the Rotogravure section with all the color ads that had kids begging mom & dad for the latest toys, Dad checking out the new hardware and automotive specials and Moms everywhere […]
Murphys, CA…The Irish Day “Sky Cam” Video is all of Main Street from DEA Bath to Alchemy. We try to take these every year after the parade. It was a busy year and this video is a couple minutes longer than some years just due to the crowd density.
Murphys, CA…Irish Day 2026 is in the books! It was another packed Main Street for the 2026 event. We are starting to sort through photos, rendering full parade video and also our popular “sky cam” video where we walk the entire length of Main Street to give you a peek at the entire event. Below […]
San Andreas, CA…Traffic Update….Goats on Side of Roadway Near Sr12 / Sr49 Incident: 0392 Type: Live or Dead Animal Location: Sr12 / Sr49 Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.204798 -120.697423 Detail Information 8:08 PM 1 [1] GOATS ON SIDE OF RDWY
Murphys, CA…We invite you to our annual Irish Day Pancake Breakfast. Bring the family and enjoy a wonderful meal before heading out to the Murphys Irish Day Parade. Tickets are $15 each, $10 for kids under 10. Vets, first responders, law enforcement, and kids under 2 eat for free. Purchase tickets at www.fccmurph.org. Call (209)728-3141 […]
Murphys, CA…Free Murphys Irish Day Shuttle from Ironstone!
Murphys, CA…One of the premier annual events in the Mother Lode is Murphys Irish Day. Each year on the third Saturday in March, thousands of people from Northern California and beyond gather in the historic gold rush town of Murphys to honor its Celtic heritage and to celebrate as only the Irish can. Our picturesque […]
Arnold, CA…At Make and parTake, we have the cure for cabin fever: Come have fun with us! We have a host of curated project ideas to help your creative spirit bloom. Welcome Spring by rejuvinating your potted plant friends. Renew your Cabin with colorful Spring or Easter decor. Get a great gift for Mom for Mother’s Day. Seniors ’26, […]
Rail Road Flat, CA…Traffic Update….Vehicle Off Roadway Collision near Railroad Flat Rd / Old Emigrant Trl E Incident: 0083 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Railroad Flat Rd / Old Emigrant Trl E Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.275300 -120.505988 Detail Information 8:56 AM 8 [21] A49-003 VEH 1124 / CHECK W/MTH FOR ANY WALK INS OVER NIGHT […]
Valley Springs, CA…Firefighters responded this evening in Valley Springs for a 38-year-old female who was bitten on the leg by a baby rattlesnake when she walked out the front door. With the warm weather, snakes are out and about. Calaveras Consolidated Firefighters recommend the following tips to help prevent a snake bite: You can prevent […]
Kauai, Hawaii…Carlos Ray “Chuck” Norris, March 10, 1940 – March 19, 2026. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck Norris yesterday morning. While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace. To the […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s repeal of the U.S. EPA’s Endangerment Finding — the 2009 scientific recognition that greenhouse gases endanger public health and welfare, and the legal premise of federal authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The Clean Air Act is clear: […]
Dorrington, CA…Traffic Update….Collision Near Hwy 4 & Boards Crossing Road Incident: 0239 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Boards Crossing Rd / Sr4 Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.300628 -120.277205 Detail Information NO DETAILS
Arlington, VA…Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, hold a press briefing at the Pentagon March 19, 2026. For more on the Department of War, visit: http://www.war.gov
Arnold, CA…Join us at Fawn and Fern and Make & parTake this Sunday to celebrate a different kind of little green friend….those potted friends that liven up your home! Welcome Spring with new potted pants from Fawn and Fern and come into Make and parTake to decorate your plain old plant containers with paint or […]
Angels Camp, CA…Jeremy Brooks and his team with The Education Talk Show were on campus yesterday March 17 filming our career technical education programs for a documentary on rural education that will be released later this year. Along with staff and students, local superintendents were interviewed and will be included in the documentary. Learn more […]
Murphys, CA…It was another idyllic small town Americana Day for Irish Day in Murphys on Irish Day in 2025. The clouds parted & our little corner of the world was very green indeed. Walt Markus was the well deserved parade Grand Marshal for his many many years of service to his community. Below are a […]
Angels Camp, CA..(Frogtown, USA)…In celebration of our nation’s 250th Anniversary, the Calaveras County Fair is proud to host an exciting, high-energy Armwrestling Grand Prix Event on May 16, 2026 at 12 PM! 🤝 Paying It Forward to Our Heroes Local first responders are invited as special guests to compete, receive coaching from local champions, and […]
Sonora, CA…Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Animal Control and Public Health are notifying residents that two skunks from separate locations within Tuolumne County have recently tested positive for rabies. Confirmed locations include: • Upper Tuolumne Road • Mid Tuolumne Road All domestic animals known to have been exposed have been identified and are currently under quarantine. Appropriate […]
Arnold, CA…If you own bare land you know that just getting it useable and functional can be a daunting & costly task. To start you will need two things. The first is water & we can’t help you there (Not yet anyway). The second is well…number two. On that very basic need we can have […]
San Andreas, CA…The California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDFW) will host a Traditional Hunter Education Course on March 21 and March 22, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The course will be held in the community room of the Calaveras County Sheriff’s Office in San Andreas, 1045 Jeff Tuttle Drive. In an effort […]
San Andreas, CA…Colorectal cancer has been viewed as a disease of older age but a concerning trend is emerging: a rising incidence of colorectal cancer in individuals under 50. Dr. Jennifer Olson, Dignity Health Surgeon is here to help us understand this rising trend. While genetics play a role, we’re increasingly understanding that our lifestyle […]
Twain Harte, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury, Motorcycle Down Collision Near Sr108 / Twain Harte Dr Incident: 0180 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / Twain Harte Dr Loc Desc: JWO Lat/Lon: 38.019748 -120.246813 Detail Information 1:46 PM 5 [8] 1039 FIRE 1:45 PM 4 [5] PASSERBYS MOVING MC OO RDWY 1:45 PM 3 [4] 1039 1141 […]
Angels Camp & Murphys, CA…Angels Food & Sierra Hills Markets Weekly Ad March 18 ~ March 24! Shop Local & Save!! Grocery, Meat, Deli, Produce & Lots of Local Wines! 100’s More Items on Sale Throughout the Store!Angels Food Market, started by Harry Croshaw, has been serving the Calaveras community since 1935. Glen, Harry’s son, […]
San Andreas, CA…Meet Birdie (A060498), a female Pit Bull/Labrador Retriever mix, about 7 months old and weighing 30 pounds. Birdie is a sweet young dog with a sleek dark coat and bright, expressive eyes. She was found straying near Birds Way in Angels Camp, which inspired her cheerful name. At just seven months old, she […]
Tuttletown, CA…Traffic Update….As Gomer Pyle used to say…”Surprise, Surprise, Surprise…” Big Rig Blocking Lanes Near the Tuttle Town Curve hairpin near Sr49 / Jackass Hill Rd Incident: 0091 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: Sr49 / Jackass Hill Rd Loc Desc: SB JSO BET MARRYATT MINE RD Lat/Lon: 37.990116 -120.473647 Detail Information 9:25 AM 4 [5] A61-003 […]
Sonora, CA…Traffic Update….Possible Injury Collision, One Vehicle on Fire Near Sr108 / W Stockton St Incident: 0055 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: Sr108 / W Stockton St Loc Desc: EB Lat/Lon: 37.968511 -120.395013 Detail Information 8:05 AM 11 [16] [Notification] [CHP]-VICS IS 108/LIME KILN STUCK IN TRAFFIC [Shared] 8:03 AM 10 [14] A61-001 FIRE STILL […]
Arnold, CA…Big Trees Market Weekly Ad with Grocery, Produce, Meat & Deli Specials Through March 24th! Shop Local & Save!! Big Trees Market is working hard to keep the shelves stocked for you! Part of your community for generations. Click on an image below for full sized version.
Murphys, CA…We are delighted to announce that Tom Eising, retired educator and coach, will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 2026 Murphys Irish Day Parade! “On behalf of the Murphys Business Association (MBA), it is an absolute pleasure to have Tom as our Grand Marshal this year,” says Scott Klann, President of the MBA […]
Washington, DC…Today, and throughout the month of March, I join the Irish American community and all American citizens in celebrating the bond between our two nations and commemorating the towering life and legacy of Saint Patrick—the patron Saint of Ireland and an immortal icon of faith, freedom, and fortitude. Born in the fourth century, Saint […]
